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2002--20,000 Web Rev: June 2002 U.S. Government Printing Office: 2000-461-113/20,021 al fact in the application for copyright registration provided for by section 409, or in any written statement filed in connection with the application, shall be fined not more than $2,500. Rev: June es, check the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, write the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707-3000. *17 U.S.C. § 506(e): Any person who knowingly makes a false representation of a materi. 20559-6000 Date Handwritten signature (X) X Certificate will be mailed in window envelope to this address: Name Number/Street/Apt City/State/ZIP Fees are subject to change. For current ferm 2. Nonrefundable filing fee in check or money order payable to Register of Copyrights 3. Deposit material MAIL TO: Library of Congress Copyright Office 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.Cion in space 3, do not sign and submit it before that date. YOU MUST: · Complete all necessary spaces · Sign your application in space 8 SEND ALL 3 ELEMENTS IN THE SAME PACKAGE: 1. Application fowner of exclusive right(s) authorized agent of Name of author or other copyright claimant, or owner of exclusive right(s) Typed or printed name and date If this application gives a date of publicatI am the Check only one of the work identified in this application and that the statements made by me in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge. { author other copyright claimant odence about this application should be sent. Name/Address/Apt/City/State/ZIP Email Area code and daytime telephone number Fax number CERTIFICATION* I, the undersigned, hereby certify that istration fee is to be charged to a Deposit Account established in the Copyright Office, give name and number of Account. Name Account Number CORRESPONDENCE Give name and address to which corresponncorporates. 6 7 8 9 Material Added to This Work Give a brief, general statement of the material that has been added to this work and in which copyright is claimed. DEPOSIT ACCOUNT If the reging this space. If your answer is "Yes," give: Previous Registration Number DERIVATIVE WORK OR COMPILATION Preexisting Material Identify any preexisting work or works that this work is based on or ilication submitted by this author as copyright claimant. This is a changed version of the work, as shown by space 6 on this application. Year of Registration 5 a b a b See instructions before completyour answer is "Yes," why is another registration being sought? (Check appropriate box.) This is the first published edition of a work previously registered in unpublished form. This is the first appE SPACE, USE A SEPARATE CONTINUATION SHEET. PREVIOUS REGISTRATION Has registration for this work, or for an earlier version of this work, already been made in the Copyright Office? Yes a. b. c. No If iled instructions. · Sign the form at line 8. DO NOT WRITE HERE pages EXAMINED BY CHECKED BY CORRESPONDENCE Yes FORM TX FOR COPYRIGHT OFFICE USE ONLY DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORpace 2, give a brief statement of how the claimant(s) obtained ownership of the copyright. MORE ON BACK · Complete all applicable spaces (numbers 5-9) on the reverse side of this page. · See detalaimant is the same as the author given in space 2. See instructions before completing this space. TRANSFER If the claimant(s) named here in space 4 is (are) different from the author(s) named in sITS RECEIVED FUNDS RECEIVED Page 1 of Complete this information ONLY if this work has been published. Month Day Year Nation COPYRIGHT CLAIMANT(S) Name and address must be given even if the con must be given Year in all cases. DO NOT WRITE HERE OFFICE USE ONLY 3 4 a b DATE AND NATION OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS PARTICULAR WORK APPLICATION RECEIVED ONE DEPOSIT RECEIVED TWO DEPOSen of Domiciled in NATURE OF AUTHORSHIP Briefly describe nature of material created by this author in which copyright is claimed. YEAR IN WHICH CREATION OF THIS WORK WAS COMPLETED This informati made for hire"? Yes No OR { WAS THIS AUTHOR'S CONTRIBUTION TO If the answer to either THE WORK Anonymous? Yes Yes No No Pseudonymous? of these questions is "Yes," see detailed instructions. Citizhis author in which copyright is claimed. NAME OF AUTHOR DATES OF BIRTH AND DEATH Year Born Year Died AUTHOR'S NATIONALITY OR DOMICILE Name of Country c Was this contribution to the work a "work WORK Anonymous? Yes Yes No No Pseudonymous? of these questions is "Yes," see detailed instructions. Citizen of Domiciled in NATURE OF AUTHORSHIP Briefly describe nature of material created by t Year Died AUTHOR'S NATIONALITY OR DOMICILE Name of Country b Was this contribution to the work a "work made for hire"? Yes No OR { WAS THIS AUTHOR'S CONTRIBUTION TO If the answer to either THE for dates of birth and death blank. NATURE OF AUTHORSHIP Briefly describe nature of material created by this author in which copyright is claimed. NAME OF AUTHOR DATES OF BIRTH AND DEATH Year Born. For any part of this work that was "made for hire" check "Yes" in the space provided, give the employer (or other person for whom the work was prepared) as "Author" of that part, and leave the spacee questions is "Yes," see detailed instructions. Citizen of Domiciled in NOTE Under the law, the "author" of a "work made for hire" is generally the employer, not the employee (see instructions)e of Country Was this contribution to the work a "work made for hire"? Yes No OR { WAS THIS AUTHOR'S CONTRIBUTION TO If the answer to either THE WORK Anonymous? Yes Yes No No Pseudonymous? of thesctive Work If published in a periodical or serial give: Volume Number Issue Date On Pages NAME OF AUTHOR DATES OF BIRTH AND DEATH Year Born Year Died AUTHOR'S NATIONALITY OR DOMICILE NamION AS A CONTRIBUTION If this work was published as a contribution to a periodical, serial, or collection, give information about the collective work in which the contribution appeared. Title of ColleE DATE OF REGISTRATION Month Day Year DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, USE A SEPARATE CONTINUATION SHEET. 1 2 a TITLE OF THIS WORK PREVIOUS OR ALTERNATIVE TITLES PUBLICAT button. To erase/reset all fields, press the "Clear" button. Print All Forms FORM TX REGISTRATION NUMBER b For a Nondramatic Literary Work UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE Clear TX TXU EFFECTIVe the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707-3000. This form can be filled out right on the screen. Simply go to the section/field that you want to fill out and start typing. When done, press the "Print"leted legibly since the certificate will be returned in a window envelope. Copyright Office fees are subject to change. For current fees, check the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, writt, or of the owner of exclusive right(s), or of the duly authorized agent of author, claimant, or owner of exclusive right(s). Address for Return of Certificate (space 9): The address box must be compce about this application becomes necessary. Certification (space 8): The application cannot be accepted unless it bears the date and the handwritten signature of the author or other copyright claimandeposit. Correspondence (space 7b): This space should contain the name, address, area code, telephone number, fax number, and email address (if available) of the person to be consulted if corresponden other than the Deposit Account: If you maintain a Deposit Account in the Copyright Office, identify it in space 7a. Otherwise leave the space blank and send the fee of $30 with your application and registration is not generally possible unless: (1) the work has been registered in unpublished form and a second registration is now being sought to cover this first published edition; or (2) someoneone basic copyright registration can be made for the same version of a particular work. Same Version: If this version is substantially the same as the work covered by a previous registration, a secondtions: The questions in space 5 are intended to show whether an earlier registration has been made for this work and, if so, whether there is any basis for a new registration. As a general rule, only se a sample statement might be: "Compilation and additional new material." 7, 8, 9 SPACE 7,8,9: Fee, Correspondence, Certification, Return Address 5 SPACE 5: Previous Registration General Instrucoth the compilation itself and the material that has been compiled. Example: "Compilation of certain 1917 Speeches by Woodrow Wilson." A work may be both a derivative work and compilation, in which cacopyright claim for which registration is sought. Derivative work examples include: "Foreword, editing, critical annotations"; "Translation"; "Chapters 11-17." If the work is a compilation, describe bin. An example of preexisting material might be: "Russian version of Goncharov's `Oblomov.'" Material Added to This Work (space 6b): Give a brief, general statement of the new material covered by the entify the preexisting work that has been recast, transformed, or adapted. The preexisting work may be material that has been previously published, previously registered, or that is in the public doma or other modifications" if these changes, as a whole, represent an original work of authorship. Preexisting Material (space 6a): For derivative works, complete this space and space 6b. In space 6a idalizations, abridgments, condensations, or "any other form in which a work may be recast, transformed, or adapted." Derivative works also include works "consisting of editorial revisions, annotations,esulting work as a whole constitutes an original work of authorship." A "derivative work" is "a work based on one or more preexisting works." Examples of derivative works include translations, fictionhe public domain. A "compilation" is defined as "a work formed by the collection and assembling of preexisting materials or of data that are selected, coordinated, or arranged in such a way that the rork is a "changed version," "compilation," or "derivative work" and if it incorporates one or more earlier works that have already been published or registered for copyright or that have fallen into t: "By written contract"; "Transfer of all rights by author"; "Assignment"; "By will." Do not attach transfer documents or other attachments or riders. General Instructions: Complete space 6 if this whip of the copyright." If any copyright claimant named in space 4 is not an author named in space 2, give a brief statement explaining how the claimant(s) obtained ownership of the copyright. Examplesbeen transferred. Transfer: The statute provides that, if the copyright claimant is not the author, the application for registration must contain "a brief statement of how the claimant obtained ownersployer or other person for whom the work was prepared). The copyright claimant is either the author of the work or a person or organization to whom the copyright initially belonging to the author has pyright claimant(s) in this work even if the claimant is the same as the author. Copyright in a work belongs initially to the author of the work (including, in the case of a work made for hire, the em and date of the latest registration. 6 SPACE 6: Derivative Work or Compilation 4 SPACE 4: Claimant(s) Name(s) and Address(es) of Copyright Claimant(s): Give the name(s) and address(es) of the co and complete both parts of space 6 in accordance with the instructions below. Previous Registration Number and Date: If more than one previous registration has been made for the work, give the numberp. Changed Version: If the work has been changed and you are now seeking registration to cover the additions or revisions, check the last box in space 5, give the earlier registration number and date,r registration number and date. Otherwise, do not submit Form TX. Instead, write the Copyright Office for information about supplementary registration or recordation of transfers of copyright ownershiyright claimant in the earlier registration, and the author is now seeking registration in his or her own name. If either of these two exceptions applies, check the appropriate box and give the earlie the country where, publication first occurred. If first publication took place simultaneously in the United States and other countries, it is sufficient to state "U.S.A." author is identified as copen an "offering to distribute copies or phonorecords to a group of persons for purposes of further distribution, public performance, or public display." Give the full date (month, day, year) when, andpublication" as "the distribution of copies or phonorecords of a work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending." A work is also "published" if there has be the author completed the particular version for which registration is now being sought, even if other versions exist or if further changes or additions are planned. Publication: The statute defines " has been prepared over a period of time, the part of the work existing in fixed form on a particular date constitutes the created work on that date. The date you give here should be the year in whichhe date and nation of first publication only if the work has been published. Creation: Under the statute, a work is "created" when it is fixed in a copy or phonorecord for the first time. Where a work Publication General Instructions: Do not confuse "creation" with "publication." Every application for copyright registration must state "the year in which creation of the work was completed." Give t's contribution to the work. Examples: "Entire text"; "Coauthor of entire text"; "Computer program"; "Editorial revisions"; "Compilation and English translation"; "New text." 3 SPACE 3: Creation andr is domiciled. Nationality or domicile must be given in all cases. Nature of Authorship: After the words "Nature of Authorship," give a brief general statement of the nature of this particular author. Leave this space blank if the author's contribution was a "work made for hire." Author's Nationality or Domicile: Give the country of which the author is a citizen or the country in which the autho, the statute requires that the year of death be included in the application unless the work is anonymous or pseudonymous. The author's birth date is optional but is useful as a form of identificationdonym (for example, "Judith Barton, whose pseudonym is Madeline Elster"). However, the citizenship or domicile of the author must be given in all cases. Dates of Birth and Death: If the author is deadline blank; or (2) give the pseudonym and identify it as such (for example: "Huntley Haverstock, pseudonym"); or (3) reveal the author's name, making clear which is the real name and which is the pseuous name. If the work is "anonymous" you may: (1) leave the line blank; or (2) state "anonymous" on the line; or (3) reveal the author's identity. If the work is "pseudonymous" you may: (1) leave the that author is not identified on the copies or phonorecords of the work. An author's contribution to a work is "pseudonymous" if that author is identified on the copies or phonorecords under a fictitilong with the name of the employer (for example: "Elster Publishing Co., employer for hire of John Ferguson"). "Anonymous" or "Pseudonymous" Work: An author's contribution to a work is "anonymous" if "Yes" to indicate that the work was "made for hire," you must give the full legal name of the employer (or other person for whom the work was prepared). You may also include the name of the employee aest, as answer material for a test, or as an atlas, if the parties expressly agree in a written instrument signed by them that the works shall be considered a work made for hire." If you have checked d for use as a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a supplementary work, as a compilation, as an instructional text, as a tr." What is a "Work Made for Hire"? A "work made for hire" is defined as (1) "a work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment"; or (2) "a work specially ordered or commissionedual who actually created the work is its "author." In the case of a work made for hire, the statute provides that "the employer or other person for whom the work was prepared is considered the authoncyclopedia, give information about the author of the collective work as a whole. Name of Author: The fullest form of the author's name should be given. Unless the work was "made for hire," the indivie amount of copyrightable matter to this version of the work. If you need further space, request Continuation Sheets. In the case of a collective work, such as an anthology, collection of essays, or eions, decide who are the "authors" of this work for copyright purposes. Then, unless the work is a "collective work," give the requested information about every "author" who contributed any appreciable line headed "Publication as a Contribution," give information about the collective work in which the contribution appeared. 2 SPACE 2: Author(s) General Instructions: After reading these instruct Publication as a Contribution: If the work being registered is a contribution to a periodical, serial, or collection, give the title of the contribution in the "Title of This Work" space. Then, in thhis space if there are any additional titles for the work under which someone searching for the registration might be likely to look or under which a document pertaining to the work might be recorded.g completely and exactly on the application. Indexing of the registration and future identification of the work will depend on the information you give here. Previous or Alternative Titles: Complete tregistration must be given a title to identify that particular work. If the copies or phonorecords of the work bear a title or an identifying phrase that could serve as a title, transcribe that wordins application. LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS Please type or print using black ink. The form is used to produce the certificate. 1 SPACE 1: Title Title of This Work: Every work submitted for copyright of search reports upon request. NOTE: No other advisory statement will be given in connection with this application. Please keep this statement and refer to it if we communicate with you regarding thirequirements of the copyright code. Other routine uses include public inspection and copying, preparation of public indexes, preparation of public catalogs of copyright registrations, and preparation f title 17, U.S.C. The principal uses of the requested information are the establishment and maintenance of a public record and the examination of the application for compliance with the registration ntary. But if the information is not furnished, it may be necessary to delay or refuse registration and you may not be entitled to certain relief, remedies, and benefits provided in chapters 4 and 5 o ADVISORY STATEMENT Required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579) The authority for requesting this information is title 17, U.S.C., secs. 409 and 410. Furnishing the requested information is volurms) are available via fax. Call (202) 707-2600 from a touchtone phone. Access and download circulars, forms, and other information from the Copyright Office Website at www.copyright.gov. PRIVACY ACTecorded information is available 24 hours a day. Order forms and other publications from the address in space 9 or call the Forms and Publications Hotline at (202) 707-9100. Most circulars (but not fooptional. For more information about copyright notice, see Circular 3, "Copyright Notices." For Further Information: To speak to an information specialist, call (202) 707-3000 (TTY: (202) 707-6737). R was mandatory on all published works, and any work first published before that date should have carried a notice. For works first published on and after March 1, 1989, use of the copyright notice is ition. Contribution to a Collective Work: Deposit one complete copy (or phonorecord) of the best edition of the collective work. The Copyright Notice: Before March 1, 1989, the use of copyright noticePublished Work: Deposit two complete copies (or one phonorecord) of the best edition. Work First Published Outside the United States: Deposit one complete copy (or phonorecord) of the first foreign edting the entire work for which registration is to be made. The following are the general deposit requirements as set forth in the statute: Unpublished Work: Deposit one complete copy (or phonorecord) ms. For periodicals and serials, use Form SE. Deposit to Accompany Application: An application for copyright registration must be accompanied by a deposit consisting of copies or phonorecords represen issues. This class includes a wide variety of works: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, textbooks, reference works, directories, catalogs, advertising copy, compilations of information, and computer prograeen filled in before you return this form. BASIC INFORMATION When to Use This Form: Use Form TX for registration of published or unpublished nondramatic literary works, excluding periodicals or serial. 20559-6000 Copyright Registration ­ Nondramatic Literary Work (Instructions) -2- b Form TX b Detach and read these instructions before completing this form. Make sure all applicable spaces have bhe fee amount). · It is very important that these items are delivered together. The packet should be mailed to: The Library of Congress Copyright Office 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.Ce U.S., you will need to deposit a complete copy of the first foreign edition. A $30 filing fee (this fee is subject to change, but you can call the copyright office at (202)707-3000 to double check t. If your work has never been published, you will only need to send one copy. If it has been published, you will need to deposit two copies of the best edition. If it was first published outside of thring the registration packet and mailing. In the same envelope, you will need to include the following: · · Your completed registration form A copy of your work must be deposited with your applicationcomplete copy of the work. If it has been published, you will need to submit two copies. You will also want to make a copy of your completed copyright registration form for your records. Step 4: PrepaG THE REGISTRATION Step 3: Copies. The number of copies you will need to submit will depend on whether the work has ever been published. If it has not been published, you will only need to submit one e onesided.) Dot-matrix printer copies are not acceptable. Inkjet printer copies require enlarging if you use the Shrink to Fit Page option. To achieve best results, use a Laser Printer. B. SUBMITTINting Instructions: · · · · · Print the forms (the ones you fill out) head to head (top of page 2 is directly behind the top of page 1). Use BOTH SIDES of a single sheet of paper. (Note: Short Forms arobat Reader. You can save a filled-out form if you have Adobe Acrobat Approval or Adobe Acrobat. Please note that the inability to save forms is a limitation of the free Adobe software. Important Prinight Registration ­ Nondramatic Literary Work (Instructions) -1- You can also select just certain pages to be printed from the print menu. You cannot save a filled-out form if you are using Adobe Acr the beginning of the forms you fill out. When the Print box pops up, click OK, and your form should print. 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Step 2: Completing the Registration Form-TX. Insert the appropriate information in the Form-TX. The official instructions to help you complete the form are included. These Adobe AcREGISTRATION ­ NONDRAMATIC LITERARY WORK A. GETTING STARTED ­ COMPLETING THE FORM Step 1: Read the Instructions Carefully. You need to read these instructions as well as the instructions contained in any way out of the use of these materials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. 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We do not give any express or implied warranpyright Registration ­ Nondramatic Literary Work (Information) 2 Disclaimer No Attorney-Client relationship is created by use of these materials. FindLegalForms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. e not using a typewriter, use black ink and print as legibly and neatly as possible. The copyright office may reject forms that are difficult to read or they may input the information incorrectly. Coorm - TX You can fill out the forms on the computer by entering the requested information in the appropriate spaces or you can fill them out manually. If you are filling out the forms manually and ar made for hire; the work is not a serial or periodical Materials This packet contains: (i) (ii) (iii) Information about Copyright Protection; Instructions for the Registration; and The Registration Fs To use this packet you must meet the following requirements: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the work to be registered is an original, nondramatic literary work; you are the author of the work; the work was notl 70 years after its author's death. This will vary for works-made-for-hire and anonymous works. For more information you can also check the Copyright Office Website at www.copyright.gov. Requirementd with a notice of copyright to secure a copyright. 4. How long does the copyright protection last? For most works, the term of copyright protection begins on the moment of its creation and lasts untitectural works. This form is for nondramatic, literary works. 3. Does my work need to be published or does it need a notice of copyright? No. After 1978, you no longer need to have your works publishesical, dramatic, pantomimes, pictorial, graphic, Copyright Registration ­ Nondramatic Literary Work (Information) 1 sculptural, motion pictures and other audiovisual works, sound recording and archition, and d) additional damages if you win an infringement suit. 2. What type of works can be copyrighted? The types of original works that can be copyrighted is quite broad and includes: literary, mubenefits including: a) a public record of your claim, b) the right to file an infringement suit, c) prima facie evidence in court of the validity of your copyright if made within five years of publicaDo I need to register to secure my copyright? No, you have a copyright in a work at the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form for the first time. However, registering gives you additional or nondramatic, literary works including fiction, nonfiction, manuscripts, reports, computer programs and others. Below, please find answers to some frequently asked questions regarding copyright: 1. your copyright claim. As discussed below, copyright registration is not required to maintain your copyright ownership or rights; however, it does provide certain additional advantages. This form is fird party to use the original work if it is for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching or research. Copyright registration is an official process to make a permanent public record ofo transmission. However, this protection does have some limitations, the most common being-- "fair use." Fair use gives a specific exemption to the copyright protection and liabilities, allowing a thluding: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. reproduction, derivative works, the distribution of copies, performance, display, and in the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audioriginal works of authorship fixed in a tangible form of expression." This protection gives the authors the exclusive rights (including authorization of others) with regard to their original works incFindLegalForms.com Copyright Registration Kit NONDRAMATIC LITERARY WORKS INFORMATION COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION-NONDRAMATIC LITERARY WORKS Overview Copyright is a federal law, which protects authors of "